Foster
East Melbourne, George Street 178 - Burchett
1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street.
1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations.
1877. W. Lawrence to build additions.
1894-95. Name mentioned: Rev. Dr. Bevan.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 148 - Burchett
1871-95. Rate Book shows 3 room cottage on site.
1895. MCC BR: Richard Noall of 480 Napier Street, Fitzroy to build house for Mrs. Leckey. Philip E. Kennedy - architect.
1896. Mrs. Hannah Boyle - owner. Sarah Higginson - occupier.
1900. Sarah Leckey - owner. Dr. Thos. Foster - occupier.
No. 148 is white centre house in photo.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 164, 166, 168, 170 - Burchett
1870. Nos.168-170 mentioned: R. Besant - owner. Occupiers: Collins, the other vacant.
1873-82. Name mentioned: No.170. Charles W. Foster. Also mentioned: No.166 (should probably be No.168) John F. Deegan.
1875. Nos.168-170. Names mentioned: R. Besant - owner. Occupiers: Walerstrom and Foster.
1881. Two more cottages built, Nos.164 and 166.
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